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Mary Margaret Mathiowetz was born on Oct. 25, 1919 in Sigel Township, Brown County to William and Mary Ann (Moldan) Reiniger. She attended country school #45 in Stark Township and one year at St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. Mary married Alfred Mathiowetz on May 31, 1938 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. They farmed northeast of Comfrey and Mary continued to live on the farm after Alfred's death in 1978. She moved to Sleepy Eye in 1987. Mary especially loved being with her family. She also enjoyed quilting, playing cards, watching TV, gardening and traveling. She was a member of CCW, 4-H leader for the Mulligan Minutemen and was involved in quilt making at Japanese Martyrs Church in the International Division of mission work.